Organic Acreage Program

Mercaris is working with Benson Hill to identify interested growers and are seeking growers with the ability to grow 150 acres or more of non-GMO eMerge soybeans for the upcoming growing season.

Draw Area Delivery Point:

• Gibson City, IL

Interested growers must meet the following criteria:

• Located within 150 miles of Gibson City, IL
• A minimum of 250 acres available to be contracted for non-GMO soybeans in 2021
• On-farm storage capacity 

UPDATED Contract highlights:

• Full Production, Act of God, Acreage contract
• Non-GMO – eMerge variety specific (maturity zones 1.2 – 4.8)
• Buyer’s Call (some freight allowances, some harvest/elevator movement)
• +$2.40 over Jan ’22 CBOT, delivered, for 13 varietals.
• +$3.50 over Jan ’22 CBOT for varietals N2358 and E42P713, with a yield-based performance warranty
• On-farm storage premium beginning Jan ’22 at $0.06/bu/mo

If you are interested in this opportunity and you meet the stated criteria, please click here and provide more information. If you are eligible, we will be in touch to discuss contracting with you.